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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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